roadmap
Revision from 2023-12-27 17:49:12
The majority of ARES is implemented. Items are removed as they are finished, mostly from the top. Nothing on this list is set in stone or final. Names in square brackets are what system components are involved.

Things That Are In Limbo


These are to-do items that need to be done but, for various reasons, are annoying and keep getting put off. Exactly when they'll actually get done is anyone's guess.

  • Vox bugs: dot commands blocked, add filter ignores arguments, duplicated chat
  • finish core personas
  • consent request bundling; updatable alerts [security, variatype]
  • defensive low-power-masking
  • forget deleted scripts [kernel]
  • standard external menu HUD (AMenu)

  • ARES-to-ARES menu access [variatype + menu]
  • db backup, db load support for character streams (web sources) [db]
  • policies pt 2: curfew [security]; apparel policy [security]; distress beacon [power], IM policies [security], owner radio policies and exceptions
  • Nice display of package lists, fully usable menus for package management [libmenu]

  • animation hoverheight
  • autolock [policy]
  • Sexuality


    Sexuality is the ARES equivalent of Companion's TESI add-on. It provides arousal, cryolubricant management, tactile sensors, and more. Sexuality is part of the same purchase package as TESI Complete.

    Outstanding Sexuality implementation tasks:
  • Example furniture and devices
  • Voices
  • Orgasm nozzles
  • Fluid production
  • Reproductive Matrix
  • Friction
  • Installer
  • Wizard
  • Models
  • RLV outfit switching
  • Menu controls
  • Anim detect (head)
  • Prevent touch duration accumulation
  • Anim playback (pelvis)
  • WARRIOR


    WARRIOR is an enhanced combat add-on for ARES that adds features originally slated for ATOS/CX. We hope to deliver it around the same time as Beta 1 and Sexuality.

    Outstanding WARRIOR implementation tasks:
  • Targeted damage
  • Power malfunctions
  • Update VectorLogix, Arachne X8, ARC, and ExARC to detect and fix ARES power malfunctions
  • Beta 1 Targets


    Once ARES hits Beta, we will retire the Supervisor controller, and ARES will start to become available on standard hardware.

  • begin updating old devices for ARES compatibility
  • Beginning of converting Companion controllers to new ARES versions, deliver ARES to people who bought those systems; end of availability for exclusive ARES supporter controller
  • DIAG


    DIAG (short for diagnostics) is a software add-on experience for ARES that simulates malware and logic malfunctions. Its main purpose is to encourage roleplay around repair and maintenance, including a special tech support crew staffed by NS volunteers who help rescue stranded units in the field.

    We expect to focus on DIAG after the Beta 1 rollout is finished.

    Outstanding DIAG implementation tasks:
  • Implement main program
  • Update VectorLogix, Arachne X8, ARC, and ExARC to detect and fix DIAG problems
  • Update training course website
  • Organize tech crew
  • Beta 2 Targets


  • Spring Utilities replacement with new rental, proximity, and cron (scheduler) facilities
  • Hierarchy/XNMS compatibility [domain]—no server code changes anticipated
  • not implementing database overlays: this is a cut feature, as the db utility is already brimming
  • dive—ability to move units with direct key input with camera etc.
  • update remaining devices (those that previously depended upon the Companion "internal" message)

  • Cleanup:
  • shakedown of interference and security rules
  • shakedown of documentation completeness
  • shakedown of guest access
  • shakedown of announcer rules; second set of announcers

  • undefined amounts of time for copious bug fixes and polish
  • HUDware
  • new CSU system—the CSU is a particularly design-intensive product that requires a complete overhaul as many of its settings are no longer meaningful; we would like to replace it with a "cyberware inventory" experience, where you must go to your local ripperdoc (Arachne X8) to change load-outs
  • Beta 3 and Beyond


  • implement stream-oriented API, adapt command-line pipes
  • uplink—ability to control units from web; will require new payments system and Patreon integration

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